Winter Road Trip - Canada West Coast to East Coast

[Grasshopper's Path]

….and I’m off into the snowy world of Canada.

Staying in one place only lasted two months and now a new road trip begins. As I wait for the ferry on a cold but beautiful December morning, I am excited with anticipation. Wish me luck! Nova Scotia here I come!

 

[MazeVX]

Save travels!

 

[Alanymarce]

... and once you're in Nova Scotia don't miss the chance to go to The Rock!

 

[Grasshopper's Path]

Today we made it through the first of three mountain passes that we will travel over this trip. It was scary at first, but then I settled into the flow.
The vehicles did great but that highway driving in the winter is something special in terms of dirty….Wow!
Tonight we stay in beautiful Kamloops.

 

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Made it into the mountains today and stopped in Revelstoke, British Columbia for the night. Got to see the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train refuelling. Sure would be a sight at night rolling along. Great holiday spirit here.

Watching the Holiday Train Fuel Up

 

[SkunkedGorilla]

Are you making any stops along the way.... some great places along hwy 1 on your route to have a quick explore around. Even if it's just to stretch your legs.

takakkaw falls is close to where you are now. Then around lake Louise there are other great places to explore. Johnsons Canyon, moraine lake.

I live in the general area so if your looking for some interesting places to explore or Camp hit me up in PM

Happy and safe travels

 

[SkunkedGorilla]

Just noticed your from bc so you probably already know good spots to explore.

Happy and safe travels

 

[Grasshopper's Path]

Just noticed your from bc so you probably already know good spots to explore.

Happy and safe travels

Thanks, there isn’t too much time for sightseeing this trip but I will be back through in the Spring and will be stopping lots. Happy Holidays

 

[Grasshopper's Path]

Had an amazing drive today through the Rocky Mountains, epic views and breathtaking scenery all the way.
Into a new province today, and a new time zone, which means we lost an hour too.
Tonight we are in stunningly beautiful Canmore, Alberta.

 

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We left the mountains this morning in the wind and snow and it carried on like that all the way into Brooks, Alberta, where we stopped for the night. So we went from sheltered mountain highways to nothing but fields around us.

The wind and blowing snow made for an interesting drive.

It's a cool -17c right now. Not much time for smiles and scenery today, so here are a few driving pics.

 

[El-Dracho]

Awesome trip. Enjoy and safe travels!

 

[Akicita]

Looks like you're heading into some extreme weather and temps this week. Stay safe and warm. . .

 

[Grasshopper's Path]

Looks like you're heading into some extreme weather and temps this week. Stay safe and warm. . .

Thanks, the temps have been crazy low and yes, now some snow.....we will shorten our days just to be safe. This has been quite the experience so far, if I survive the memories will be awesome.

 

[Grasshopper's Path]

Today was a super cold start again, but start we did. The 4Runner struggled today, but he got going, the van seemed to have it a bit easier. It was a beautiful sunrise in the frosty prairies of Saskatchewan as we started the day. The van looks like it is driving into the sun....

 

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..so besides the scary road conditions and almost going sideways a few times today, there was this.....

WTF....is there something wrong with the van?


.....thank goodness no, just this big truck on fire ready to blow up as I drive by.....

 

[SkunkedGorilla]

..so besides the scary road conditions and almost going sideways a few times today, there was this.....

WTF....is there something wrong with the van?
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.....thank goodness no, just this big truck on fire ready to blow up as I drive by.....
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Wow! Don't see that everyday.

Safe travels, pretty nasty out this way!

 

[Grasshopper's Path]

Wow! Don't see that everyday.

Safe travels, pretty nasty out this way!

Thanks, looks like a snow storm is heading right to where I am going....so with that in mind and considering some fatigue I am feeling, I think a stop over somewhere for a few days is in order. Wait out the storm and rest up a bit, it seems like a good thing to do, especially as I am not in a hurry and already half way to my destination.

 

[Grasshopper's Path]

I hope everyone had a lovely holiday.

We waited out the storm and got back on the road yesterday. The roads are slowly clearly up and we could see rain by the end of the week!
I'll take that over -30c. The rain sure would help clean our oh so dirty vehicles....
Tonight we are in a small town in Ontario near the Great Lake Superior. A quiet place with friendly people, but I don't think anyone is making hamburgers tonight...
ohhhh, and I got a new hat! It rocks in the cold!

 

[El-Dracho]

This is a great trip. I really like overlanding in winter and I don't mind the cold. Great photos, thanks for sharing and please keep telling and showing pictures from your trip! Thanks.

Safe travels!

 

[Grasshopper's Path]

This is a great trip. I really like overlanding in winter and I don't mind the cold. Great photos, thanks for sharing and please keep telling and showing pictures from your trip! Thanks.

Safe travels!

Hey thanks!

I don’t mind the cold either, now experiencing-30c was interesting, and I ALMOST got used to it… lol